Date and Time
Saturday Aug 17, 2024 Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Saturday, Aug. 17 & Sunday, Aug. 18: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location
Whitaker Park
100 Park Lane, Waddington, NY 13694
Fees/Admission
FREE ADMISSION & PARKING!
Contact Information
Event Manager; 315-386-4000 x4, Kathryn@SLCchamber.org
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Description
FREE STLC Family Outdoor Days at Bassmaster Elite
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 & Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024
FULL 2024 Humminbird Bassmaster Elite Tournament details available here!
Discover St. Lawrence County! A variety of local exhibitors will be showcased featuring outdoor recreation and sporting opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts at the 2024 Humminbird Bassmaster Elite Tournament in Waddington, NY! There will also be plenty of engaging activities for kids, *bounce houses, shopping, information on local area attractions/services, giveaways, raffles and more! *Bounce houses are weather dependent.
Exhibitors
Exhibitors will keep you busy right through the weigh-in! Discover local businesses, attractions and outdoor activities throughout St. Lawrence County and beyond.
Black Lake Fish and Game Assoc. | Ask about their club memberships & summer raffle
Boy Scouts of America, Seaway Trails District | Discover the adventures of scouting and how your kids can learn new skills during group camping outings. While visiting, test your skills with their inflatable tomahawks!
Girl Scouts of NYPenn (Saturday only) | From discovering new museums to camping at a state park all weekend, there are as many ways to discover adventure as a Girl Scout! Crafty kids can stop by and make a 'Fish Mobile' to take home as a keepsake.
Fine Time Family Fun Center | Grab information on their paintball course, super soaker showdowns, and airsoft arena!
MX Fuels | Keeping boats on the water since 1989 with quality fuels & service to local marinas/gas stations.
Nature Up North | Learn about group outdoor activities & events.
New York Army National Guard | Always ready. Always there. Learn how you can serve your state/country!
Nicandri Nature Center | Learn about the Nature Center's FREE educational programming, trails, and snowshoe/ski rentals. Don't forget to check out the live turtle while you visit their booth and learn how to cast with their lawn fishing game!
NY State Wide Senior Action Council, North Country Chapter | Info, Giveaways, & Lottery Tree Raffle
Oliver D. Appleton Golf Course at SLU | Ask about their 18 hole championship golf course and take a shot at a putting contest to be entered into a drawing for prizes.
Police Activities League of Massena | Learn about their after-school program and summer camp for kids while playing a few outdoor lawn games including Connect 4, Cornhole, Foam Darts, & Wiffle Ball Toss.
Seaway Visitor Center at Eisenhower Lock | Discover everything there is to know about the newly renovated Seaway Visitor's Center within Robert Moses State Park. Ask about one of their many exhibits featuring the history of the St. Lawrence Seaway and how you can catch a cargo ship bypassing one of the locks right in Massena, NY!
St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union | Learn how to finance your next boat or fishing trip & grab one of their goodie giveaways.
St. Lawrence Public Health Department | Highlighting environmental and children's programs. Learn the best way to prepare fish, algal blooms, heat safety, and mosquito/tick prevention.
STLC Police Depts. Canton, Gouverneur, Massena, Ogdensburg, Potsdam | Chat with officers from STLC communities for employment opportunities. Interested candidates can signup for the upcoming Police Officer Civil Service Exam. Your local officers will also have you covered with giveaways, equipment demonstrations, bicycle safety tips, onsite police vehicles to explore, in addition to their equipment & gear on display!
The Traveling Chevaliers | This local travel agency specializes itinerary building and group travel. If you need help with planning your next trip - The Chevaliers will discuss how they can help you out! While visiting, enter their raffle to win a Venturesafe anti-theft travel backpack!
Town & Village of Potsdam | Discover recreational activities, programming, and annual races held throughout the year.
UDIG NY | Learn how to "Call 811 Before You Dig", pickup some goodies & swag, and discover their Kid's Zone with a fun interactive pirate video.
Wounded Warriors | Discover outdoor adventures and campground available for Veterans and their families, and learn about their upcoming Annual Warrior Challenge (Mud) Run!
Vendors
Shop local! From local outdoor businesses to locally produced and homemade goods, there will be something for everyone to take home as a keepsake while visiting St. Lawrence County!
Adena's Creations | tumblers, coffee mugs, keychains, koozies, decals
Beaver Whisper Fur | quality fur hats, mittens & koozies made from beaver, muskrat, coyote, coon, fisher, and otter
Crafting Towards Dreams | tumblers, crafts
Dark Island Spirits | distilled spirits from Alexandria Bay, NY
Designed Under The Moon | cold pressed soaps, soy wax candles
Finen Maple Products | value added maple products
Fisher & Son Scroll Saw Art | scroll saw wood art, sculptures, trivets
Grasse River Outfitters | Patagonia hats, shirts, shorts, and goodr sunglasses. Ask about their kayak rentals & fishing trips while the kiddos take a spin to test out their Strider Bikes!
J Morgan Products | artisan soaps
Merry Den Alpaca Farm: Alpaca products: mittens, socks & more!
Play Hooked | test your skills at "corn hole meets fishing" with these fishing lawn game boards
St. Lawrence Valley Honey (Sunday only) | value added honey products
Strike Fear Baits | shop fishing tackle & apparel and enter to win a fishing kit
Wrapped Rings and Things by Jenn (Saturday only) | houseplants, houseplant accessories, handmade macrame, beaded & fiber jewelry, macrame keychains
Food Trucks, Specialty Beverages & Desserts
Food truck and specialty beverage vendors will remain open through weigh-ins, until approx. 5:30pm.
Maple Brewing | craft beer from Akwesasne, NY
Mr. Ding-A-Ling: Novelty Ice Cream
Nibbles Snackery | fish fry, beef brisket, pulled pork, chicken sandwiches/tenders, mac & cheese, assorted specials, fresh cut fries
Taco Time | tacos, burritos, & burrito bowls
The Happy Hive | canned beers, mocktails, & Italian sodas + check out their digital photo booth!
Thousand Islands Winery | wine slushies
Two Icee | snow cones & Italian ice
Waddington Masonic Lodge | hotdogs, hamburgers, sausages, fries
Radio & Entertainment
The B.A.S.S. DJ at center stage will be keeping the vibes going leading up to the weigh-ins and the bounce houses will keep on BOUNCIN through 3:00pm. We will also have a few local radio stations on site each day, broadcasting LIVE from Whitaker Park. Check out the schedule and say hello to a few of your local on-air personalities!
Saturday
- 95.3 FM The Wolf | on-air with OZ (11am-1pm)
- B99.3 FM | on-air with RJ (11am-2pm)
- Q Country 102.9 FM | on-air with HOSS (11am-1pm)
- 100.1 / 102.7 / 103.5 Wild Country FM | on-air with RJ (11am-2pm)
Offsite Events in the Village of Waddington
Thursday, August 15
- 7:00pm - 10:00pm: Live Music by Another Fine 'Acoustic' Mess @ JC's River Run Bar & Grill
- 10:00am - 1:00pm: Fish Barn Quilt Workshop @ Old Town Hall (pre-registration required)
- 11:00am - 3:00pm: Wooden Fish Painting @ The Gallery at St. Lawrence Arts
- 6:30pm - 8:30pm: Waddington Concert Series presents the Custom Taylor Band @ Island View Park Pavilion
- 7:30am - 10:30am: Pancake Breakfast @ American Legion Post 420
- 11:00am - 3:00pm: Beaded Fish Bracelet Making @ The Gallery at St. Lawrence Arts
Discover more about the Village of Waddington and local businesses here! Waddington has plenty of recreational resources to keep you busy while in town for Bassmaster.
